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Y818 VBD

2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,464 mi
Last recorded96,464 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY818 VBD
MakeFiat
ModelPunto Sporting 16
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 96,464 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 77,699 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 77,689 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 69,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 62,753 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 62,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto Sporting 16?

Based on 654 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
7,095
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 52
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 35
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Y818 VBD is a 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto Sporting 16 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y818 VBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto Sporting 16 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Punto Sporting 16 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y818 VBD registered?

Y818 VBD is a 2001 Fiat Punto Sporting 16, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y818 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y818 VBD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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